Iyer, IPL and KKR

KKR's Venkatesh Iyer Admits 'Price Tag Pressure' On Him Ahead Of IPL 2025
Ahead of the start of the IPL 2025 season, defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter Venkatesh Iyer admitted that he feels the pressure of his hefty price tag of Rs 23.75 crore after being bought by the franchise in last year's mega auction.
‘His reading of angles is out of the world’: Venkatesh Iyer recounts how MS Dhoni got him out in CSK vs KKR IPL match
The 30-year-old Iyer, who reunited with KKR during the IPL 2025 mega auction last November with a hefty price tag of Rs 23.75 crore, recounted MS Dhoni's moment of "real captaincy" that left him gobsmacked during a CSK-KKR tie in Chennai.
IPL 2025: Why Ajinkya Rahane was chosen over Venkatesh Iyer for KKR captaincy role? Venky Mysore reveals
Kolkata Knight Riders CEO Venky Mysore revealed the reason behind choosing Ajinkya Rahane as the skipper of the defending champions instead of going with their record-signing Venkatesh Iyer. Before the captaincy announcement,
'We think very well of Venkatesh Iyer, but...': KKR CEO Venky Mysore's big revelation on appointing Ajinkya Rahane as captain ahead of IPL 2025
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will start their Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on March 22 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
IPL 2025: Venky Mysore Reveals Why KKR Appointed Ajinkya Rahane As Their Captain, Not Venkatesh Iyer
After getting picked by KKR in the mega auction for Rs 23.75 crore, India all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer was the front-runner for the captaincy of three-time IPL winners. However, KKR appointed Rahane as their skipper,
IPL 2025: Venky Mysore reveals why KKR didn't appoint Venkatesh Iyer as skipper
CEO revealed why they didn't appoint Venkatesh Iyer as skipper for the upcoming IPL 2025. Ajinkya Rahane has been entrusted with leadership duties for KKR in the upcoming season.
‘Ajinkya had led India…’: KKR CEO reveals why Venkatesh Iyer was overlooked for captaincy despite ₹23.75 crore bid
KKR CEO Venky Mysore explained choosing Ajinkya Rahane as captain over Venkatesh Iyer, citing Rahane's experience and maturity. Rahane's successful leadership in IPL and international cricket, along with his long history in the league.
IPL 2025: KKR appoint Ajinkya Rahane as captain, Venkatesh Iyer as vice-captain
Kolkata Knight Riders have named Ajinkya Rahane as captain and Venkatesh Iyer as vice-captain for the upcoming IPL season. KKR CEO Venky Mysore expressed confidence in their leadership abilities. Rahane stated it is an honour to lead KKR and looks forward to defending their title,
Why KKR made Ajinkya Rahane, and not Venkatesh Iyer, the captain
Shreyas Iyer had captained KKR to the IPL title in 2024, but they could not retain him as he opted to head back into the auction, where he was bought by Punjab Kings. Incidentally
'The challenge for any team after...': Ex-KKR star on franchise's move to appoint Ajinkya Rahane captain for IPL 2025
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) appointed Ajinkya Rahane as their captain for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, which is scheduled to start from March 22.
KKR CEO reveals reason behind naming Ajinkya Rahane as captain over Venkatesh Iyer: 'It takes a lot of maturity...'
Ajinkya Rahane was named the captain of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the IPL 2025 season, with the franchise choosing experience over youth in their leadership decision. KKR CEO Venky Mysore revealed that while Venkatesh Iyer was considered for the role,
'It exists. You can't ignore it': KKR's Venkatesh Iyer admits pressure of Rs 23.75 cr price tag
KKR's Venkatesh Iyer acknowledges pressure from his high transfer fee. He looks forward to collaborating with vice-captain ...
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Venkatesh Iyer not bogged down by huge price tag in IPL 2025: Really doesn't matter
Venkatesh Iyer said that he won't be overawed by the massive price tag of Rs 23.75 crore when he steps out to play for the ...
Holi Hai! Rinku Singh Performs Bhangra, Venkatesh Iyer & Other KKR Players Celebrate Holi Amid IPL 2025 Preparation; Video
Rinku Singh is known for his fun and jovial nature, which was in full flow during Kolkata Knight Riders' Holi 2025 ...
Venkatesh Iyer shrugs off auction pressure, eyes big season with Kolkata Knight Riders
Newly appointed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer remains focused on delivering strong performances ...
'Post game I asked Dhoni...': Venkatesh Iyer reveals CSK captain's response to being quizzed on tactical masterstroke
Venkatesh Iyer is seen as KKR's future captain and he has a lot of great names to learn the art from, most prominently CSK ...